Despite the departure of three members, K-Pop boy band EXO more than kept the crowd going during their two-day concert here

When top K-pop boy band EXO had their first full-length concert here in August 2014, former Chinese member Kris had already left the group due to contractual issues with their company, SM Entertainment.

There were more shocking changes to the group's lineup from that time to their two-day gig here over the weekend.

The show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium was part of their EXO PLANET #2 - The EXO'luXion tour.

Chinese members Luhan and Tao also made their exits and ventured out as solo artists in October 2014 and August 2015 respectively.

Lay's onstage appearance was enough to send the 6,000 fans into screaming fits.

EXO member Lay during the song Lucky where the members change their outfits onstage behind a white paper screen. TNP PHOTO: SUKMAWATI UMAR LITAK

They had assumed he would not be there because of his promotional activities in China.

Polytechnic student Tan Li Yan, 20, said she could not control her emotions and nearly jumped out of her seat when Lay appeared.

She told The New Paper: "I was initially upset because everyone was saying that Lay wouldn't turn up.

"He's one of my favourite members and the only Chinese member left.

"It means a lot to the fans that he's still staying strong with the group."

During the short breaks between crowd favourites that included Overdose, Call Me Baby, Love Me Right and Growl, the boy banders talked about how they were dripping wet with perspiration because of the warm and humid climate here.

Baekhyun teased the audience: "We're sweating so much.

"Is it because of the hot weather in Singapore or is it because of EXO-L's (the name given to the fans) love and passion?"

EXHILARATING

The venue was transformed into a deafening and exhilarating club when Chanyeol walked to the centre of the stage to hype up the crowd by playing the part of DJ during songs Drop That and Let Out The Beast.

EXO performing during the song Let Out the Beast and Drop That. TNP PHOTO: SUKMAWATI UMAR LITAK

But the biggest surprise came towards the end of the concert.

For the band's usual encore song Promise, the fans had prepared banners with the Korean lyrics for "I want to protect your smile".